Barbara Goodson’s career covers many years and many genres. Among her hundreds of characters, the throat-ripping voice of “Empress Rita Repulsa” on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, past films and live shows, and the Netflix 30th Anniversary Special MMPR: Once & Always as “Robo Rita” continues to be her claim to fame. Barbara Goodson is best known for her iconic role as “Empress Rita Repulsa” in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, including the Netflix 30th Anniversary Special MMPR: Once & Always. She also voiced “Mother Talzin” in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She can be heard this season as Turbo Granny in Dandadan! Other notable roles include:

• “Naota” in FLCL
• “Zirconia” in Sailor Moon Eternal
• “Granny Chiyo” in Naruto
• “Kid Goku/Zero” in Dragon Ball Z
• “The Shaman” in Legend of Korra
• “Salomon & TK’s Mom” in Digimon
• “Takashi & Kaori” in Akira
• “Kiki’s Mom” in Kiki’s Delivery Service

She has also voiced roles in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Persona 5, Disgaea, Fraggle Rock, and The Last Airbender. Her work extends to narration, including On A Night Like This, which earned her an Earphones Award, and key roles in CloudBread, Kung Fu Panda TV Series, and The Bad Guys. Barbara’s voice can also be heard as Aiko in the Oscar Winning The Boy and the Heron.